Addressing the Underlying Roots of Anxiety: A Neurobiological and Holistic Approach

Description: The underlying neurobiological origins that manifest as anxiety can be linked in many circumstances to unresolved traumas, not only severe trauma; but also, more pervasive difficult or “undigested life experiences”, collective trauma as seen since the Covid-19 pandemic, and cultural trauma experienced daily by marginalized groups. This is a global problem impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of people who are offered limited means to find relief, usually in the form of medication that masks the symptoms but never addresses the cause. Mental health treatment often attempts to directly address the content of symptom but not the underlying reason why the person has anxiety. This presentation will ask the question “what is the root of the anxiety symptom?” and offer various possibilities to understand this very common symptom from a new perspective along with evidence-based techniques to rebalance the nervous system and treat the whole person

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1242044

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1.  Define two types of trauma and the resulting neurobiological functions that manifest in feelings of anxiety
2. Describe at least 3 other physiological conditions that can be confused with anxiety
3. Demonstrate a meridian tapping technique for rebalancing homeostasis in the nervous system
4. Summarize the research findings supporting the efficacy of meridian tapping as an evidence-based approach

About the Presenters:

Hillary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH13684) and qualified supervisor in the state of Florida, with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She has 12 years of private practice experience utilizing a holistic approach to psychotherapy with mind/body integrative healing. Her treatment approach is based on treating the underlying issues that contribute to unwanted symptoms. Additionally, Hillary has completed extensive training in Integrative mental health, Energy Psychology, Emotional Freedom Techniques, and Healing From the Body Level Up. She is now offering training and mentoring in the areas of mind/body healing and holistic psychotherapy.